Kyle Hoopes is a 2nd year elementary principal at Grovecrest Elementarty in Alpine School District. He taught for 12 years in both the elementary and junior high settings before becoming an administrator. He is an avid "Tweeter" and looks to do anything that will make learning interesting and more effective. Kyle participates and has been a moderator in #Utedchat. He has participated in many other edchats. You can follow him on Twitter @Karkenkam and read his blog at hoopesnothoops.wordpress.com. Zachary Nelson is in his 3rd year as a TSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) at Grovecrest Elementary in Alpine School District. His 10 year elementary teaching experience includes stints in 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades. Zack is engaged in creating a transparent environment at his school by tweeting out academic excellence and participating in blog conversations. You can follow him on Twitter @zededmed.